One Day Doi Suthep Temple and Hmong hill tribe village

Overview

We depart from your hotel to Doi Suthep – Pui National Park which takes about a 30-minute drive. First, we visit Palad Temple or Wat Pha Lat – while most people head to the top of Doi Suthep to visit the golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, many don’t realize there’s another gem hiding part way up the mountain. While it is not a particularly beautiful temple building, it features magical temple grounds including a waterfall, forest paths and stunning views of the city. Then, continue to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or Doi Suthep Temple, one of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep).  Enjoy the magnificence of the temple with its Golden Chedi glowing and spectacular views of Chiang Mai City and its surroundings. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. After lunch, we continue to Hmong Hill tribe village traveling by Songtaew, a local truck. Drive along rough dirt roads to the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project. Enjoy a fresh cup of locally-grown Arabica coffee and hear about the North’s flourishing coffee industry. It’s a short drive onwards to a village inhabited by the White Hmong hill tribe. Spend time exploring the village, meeting the inhabitants and learning about the traditions and customs of this unique ethnic group.